Grey Lynn School vs St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 986 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grey Lynn School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
248 students
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
394 students
| Measure | Grey Lynn School Grey Lynn, Auckland | St Paul's College (Ponsonby) Ponsonby, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 390 | #51 of 101 |
| National rank | #273 of 1,559 | #145 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 248 | 394 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 480 |
| Total roll | 248 | 394 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.3% | 36.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 98.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 93.7% |
| Māori students | 15.3% | 20.1% |
| Pacific students | 16.9% | 87.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Grey Lynn | Ponsonby |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.greylynn.school.nz/ | www.stpaulscollege.co.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Grey Lynn School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.1 vs 64.3).
- •Grey Lynn School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 480).
- •St Paul's College (Ponsonby) does better on roll size (394 vs 248).
- •St Paul's College (Ponsonby) does better on roll growth (5 years) (36.6% vs -19.3%).
- •St Paul's College (Ponsonby) is the larger school with 394 students compared with 248.
- •Grey Lynn School is a state school while St Paul's College (Ponsonby) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Grey Lynn School is co-educational and St Paul's College (Ponsonby) is boys.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grey Lynn School better than St Paul's College (Ponsonby)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Grey Lynn School ranks higher (75.1 vs 64.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Grey Lynn School and St Paul's College (Ponsonby)?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Grey Lynn and Ponsonby in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Grey Lynn School: 379. St Paul's College (Ponsonby): 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Grey Lynn School and St Paul's College (Ponsonby) rank in Auckland?
Grey Lynn School is 149th of 390 and St Paul's College (Ponsonby) is 51st of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).